Recipe Courtesy of House Foods and Amanda PaaThere’s a misconception that “vegetarian” is equal to “bland and flavorless.” This rustic vegetable soup puts that theory to bed. Hunks of carrots, onions, celery, and mushrooms are flavored with fresh thyme and Dijon mustard.

This rice pilaf dish can serve as a substitute for stuffing or dressing at the holiday table, but it’s easy enough to make as a side dish for any night of the week. Recipe courtesy of Jennie-O.Click Here to See More Cranberry Recipes

Including the fresh vegetables we grew in our summer garden, Beth and I were raised on basic foods: meat, potatoes, white rice, and gravy. That pretty much covers every meal you’d ever need. My mama was serving up the dishes that her mama, Lizzie, taught her make. I think we were all slow to try new things, because we knew what we liked, and we didn’t want to changes things that much. This dish is the first “new” recipe I remember trying that had wild rice in it. I thought I was doing something crazy by eating wild rice! This dish has now become a regular at my dinner table. I love to take this casserole to parties or church suppers.Click here to see 101 Ways to Cook Chicken

This dish is really arroz con pollo with wild rice. Wild arroz con pollo? Arroz salvaje con pollo? It doesn't make linguistic sense, but the dish is a complex meal, thanks especially to the wild rice.
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“A flavorful, texture-filled vegetarian patty made with wild rice, mushrooms, and navy beans, these patties are easy to make and hearty enough to win over even the most stubborn meat-eaters. They’re perfect when served on a toasted whole wheat bun with a slice of juicy tomato and melted cheese.” — Katie Parker, author of The High-Protein Vegetarian CookbookClick here for more of our best bean burger recipes.

One of the things I love the most about the holidays is the big turkey dinner. But since I'm trying to start my own holiday traditions this year, I wanted to make something different. So I've put together a really beautiful pork loin stuffed with wild rice, sausage, dried cherries, and roasted almonds, all combined for a sweet, earthy, crunchy filling. I think it's gorgeous; I hope you enjoy!
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Facts & Tips

What is Wild Rice?

Despite the name, wild rice is not rice. It is a seed native to the Great Lakes region of North America. Compared to other grains, wild rice is highly nutritious. The seeds are purple-tinted black, 1/3 to 1/2 inch long, and about 1/16 to 1/8 inch in diameter.